More than 400 foster children in Ada County are awaiting adoption. When these children find their new families it brings joy to so many – new parents, new siblings, new grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins neighbors and countless others. For children and families adoption is a life changing event. Making sure the community and prospective parents
Events
Ada County Paramedics – EMS Day at the Capital
Ada County Drug Court – Changing Lives For the Better
One of Ada County’s most important and inspiring services is Drug Court. Each year the lives of individuals and families are changed for the better by this rigorous program. Please take a moment to watch how the program works.
Board of Commissioners to adopt new district boundaries
The Ada County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve a resolution Thursday January 27th adopting new county commissioner district boundaries.
County Commissioners are elected at-large and represent all of Ada County but they must live in the district in which they run. Ryan Davidson is the District 1 Commissioner, Commission Chairman Rod Beck District 2, and Commissioner Kendra Kenyon District 3.
The Western Idaho Fair is Back!
The 2021 Western Idaho Fair is coming up in August. Are you ready?
All the rides, all the food, all the animals, all the amazing booths – and the Pronto Pups!
What do we know about the COVID vaccines? Should you also get a flu shot?
Watch these short informative videos produced by local healthcare experts in coordination with Ada County Emergency Management and Community Resiliency.
THE INDIRECT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROPERTY VALUES AND PROPERTY TAXES
You may be surprised to learn the line between property value and property tax is not a straight one. To learn more about the indirect relationship between assessed values and property tax. Visit our story map here
ADA COUNTY COURTHOUSE VISITORS ASKED TO COMPLETE SELF SCREEN QUESTIONNAIRE BEFORE ENTERING
Beginning Monday June 1st visitors to the Ada County courthouse, as well as employees, will be asked to review a SELF SCREEN questionnaire posted outside the entrances before entering. This questionnaire allows us to ensure that those entering the courthouse have not experienced symptoms related to COVID-19. Thank you for helping us to keep our
YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT EXPLAINED
You and your neighbors have likely just received your Ada County Property Assessment in the mail in recent days. As you examine your property assessment we want to provide you with important information that helps explain how that assessment is reached. Please read through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
NEW DEADLINE EXTENSIONS FOR PAYMENTS AND PROGRAMS
Registering to vote, applying for property tax reduction programs, filing your federal and state of Idaho income tax, getting your new Idaho STAR card – many government entities at the national, state, and local level have postponed deadlines for various payments and programs due to COVID-19 pandemic. Even as localities begin slowly re-opening for business, the disruption caused to individuals and families by the necessary shutdowns has prompted deadline adjustments. Ada County is providing a snapshot of these deadline extension for easy reference.